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Friday July 31 – Term Three, Newsletter 7, 2020

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Tena ra koutou ki nga hau e wha – Greetings to everybody.

Welcome back to school. Thank you to all of the wonderful parents who came to their child’s learning conference this week. The students have enjoyed making preparations to share their learning, selecting work that they are proud of, that is significant to them. We are so proud of all our students, their achievements and how well they are growing in confidence with articulating their learning. We hope parents gained as much value and enjoyment out of the conferences as the children did. I congratulate all of our teachers for the fantastic work they are doing with our students. You are all amazing! We are hoping for a fine day for our school cross country event on Wednesday 12th August. Training is in full swing. Parents are welcome, and as always we need some helpers on the day to enable the event to take place. Your support is always appreciated! We are continuing our focus on wellbeing with the other Kahui Ako schools, and I was reminded about the power of positive emotions at a recent professional learning event. I also came across some interesting points related to positive thinking in a recent EAP flier, which I would like to share here. Which way do you choose to see life? As an optimist, seeing the glass half full? Or, a pessimist, seeing the glass as half empty? Optimistic thinking is characterised by a positive outlook on life and the belief that the future is full of great things, while pessimistic thinking is characterised by a bleak outlook of the future and the belief that things will always be bad. The power of positive thinking is remarkable. Your mind can change your world! Some tips to start thinking positively include replacing the negativity in your surroundings and life. Be cautious about your choice of media. Exercising regularly helps to relax and refocus your mind. It’s good for your physical health and releases tension and stress. When you are in a negative situation, try to find what is good or helpful about it. Try not to make a mountain out of a molehill. Ask yourself - will this matter in two years? two weeks? two days? Sometimes talking to someone else can help

to find a more grounded perspective on the situation. Show gratitude. Be grateful for things you take for granted. Reflect on what you can be grateful for: clean water, a roof over your head, family, friends and work colleagues. Bring positivity to someone else’s life. Be kind, give a compliment, help someone, offer your time, listen to others and be there for them. Get your day off to a positive start. Engage in a motivating conversation with someone. Have a quote that inspires you or a photo you like placed somewhere you will see it. Positive thoughts can change your life and enhance the lives of people around you.

Take care, stay safe, Ngā mihi nui Rob Posthumus HAPPY HURUPAKI BIRTHDAY TO: Jayden Smith, Avni Sharma, Malachi Mabbit, Ruby Croucher, Amio Lamb, Imogen Williams, Cameron Marshall, Charlotte Thompson, Regina Omeli CROSS COUNTRY - Wednesday 12th August All children will need: • T shirt and shorts to run in (mufti). • Warm sweatshirt or jacket. • Shoes are optional. • Towel. • Drink bottle - named. The races will start at 9am with the NE/Y1 girls then boys, followed by Y2 girls/boys, Y3 and 7-year-old - girls/boys, 8-year-old girls/boys, 9-year-old girls/boys and finally 10-year-old girls/boys. We plan for the 9- and 10-year-old to race after interval, starting at 11:00 (all going well).

Please note that we can not guarantee start times because the next race will not start until everyone from the previous race is back. It is hoped that everyone up to the end of the 8-year-olds race before interval. If not, then we will continue from there. The Kindy plan to arrive at 10.30 for their race around the field. Also, please note that children 8 years and up are racing in the age group that is their age on January 1st this year (not necessarily the age they are now). This is to align us with the WPSSA regulations for the inter-school competition. As usual, parent helpers are required as marshals around the track. If you can help, please return the slip below or email me ASAP. We appreciate any and all help we receive from our fantastic community. Thank you Mark Buckland mbuckland@hurupaki.school.nz __________________________________________________________________ I am available to help marshal on Cross Country Day - Wednesday 12th August. Name: __________________________ PH: ______________________________ My child / children are: _____________________ in Pod ________ _____________________ in Pod ________ ____________________ in Pod _________

News from the Support Group! Giant Book and Puzzle Sale:

• The preparation for the Giant Book and Puzzle Sale is going really well!

A huge “thank you” to everyone that has brought books and puzzles in so far, and also the supermarket paper bags – keep them coming!

• Please tell all your family and friends to keep bringing their unwanted books and puzzles in to us, and to pop the book sale date in their diaries now! Sunday 30th August 9am-2pm.

• We are looking for volunteers to help us out with sorting the books on Saturday 29th August, and also with running the book sale/bake sale/sausage sizzle on Sunday 30th August. If you have some spare time on these days, and would like to help out, please either email supportgroup@hurupaki.school.nz, or pop in and let Katie know in the office.

• We have organised a bookmark competition for the kids, to get them involved with the book sale. They will bring templates home, and can design as many bookmarks as they like! There will be a book-related prize for the two winners – one from the junior school and one from the senior school. Please bring the bookmarks into the office when they are completed.

• To make the bake sale component of our event as amazing as we want it to be, we need your help, please! During the week leading up to the book sale, each family will be given a cake box. We would really love if as many people as possible could do some baking for us (a cake, some cupcakes or muffins, biscuits, a slice etc) and bring it to the hall between 10am-5pm on Saturday 29th August (the day before the bake sale). If

you have grandparents etc that would love to do some baking too, please let us know and we can organise extra boxes for you.

• Thanks for all your support with the book sale – we are all really excited about this event!

Cross-Country – Wednesday 12th August

• As for all of the main sporting events at school, the Support Group will

have tea/coffee and baking available in the hall for a gold coin donation. Don’t forget your gold coins, and make sure you tell other family members that might be coming (grandparents, aunties, uncles).

• Download Hero app • Scholastic Book Club orders due 7th August – Delievred 14th August • Please name school jackets – many are being misplaced! Also check another childs

has not mistakenly come home.

Wednesday 5th August Monarch Show – Whole school in hall Friday 7th August Mufti Day – Theme Being Unique, Gold Coin

donation Wednesday 12th August School Cross Country Friday 14th August School Cross Country postponement date

Tuesday 18 August BOT Meeting – Staffroom Wednesday 26th August WPSSA Cross Country Sunday 30th August Giant Book Sale 9am till 2pm in school hall Thursday 17th September School Photos Wednesday 23rd September Northland Schools Cross Country Friday 25th September Last day of Term 3 Monday 12th October First day of Term 4

• Register interest in upcoming Incredible Years Course. More Information 0800 942 628

• Huanui College Open Evening 2nd September 5.15pm. Pre register at shorturl.at/mprKQ or for more info email info@hc.school.nz

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NO vehicles are to enter into school grounds to drop off or pick up children between 8.10am – 8.45am and 2.15pm – 3pm; this includes no entry and NO PARKING in top car

park or at driveway entrances and yellow lines. Please help us keep our kids safe. PLEASE INFORM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO DROP OFF OR PICK UP

Mufti Day Friday 7 August Theme: Being Unique Let’s be as unique as we can, by wearing a unique costume, a unique painted face, a unique hairstyle, a unique hat, or anything else, just be creative!! COVID has reduced the funds for the Life Education Trust, so let’s show ‘HURUPAKI CARES’ to help out our friend Harold, by bringing a gold coin donation. Harold will be there to cheer us on and join the fun! Thank you, Margaret Barber

Te Manawa Tahi TimetableDate Hub Location – Option 1 Hub Location – Option 2 Hub location – Option 3 Time

22/7/20 Otamatea High School, 120 Bickerstaffe Road, Maungaturoto 0581

Barnardos, 2 Armstrong Avenue, Maunu, Whangarei 0110

Wholey Health, 41 King Street, Hikurangi 0114

9:00am –12:00pm

29/7/20 Bream Bay Community Trust, 9 Takutai Place, Ruakaka 0116

Clark Road Chapel, 4-6 Clark Rd, Kamo, Whangarei

Back 2 Basics, Maungatapere 9:00am –12:00pm

30/7/20 Parua Bay Community Centre, 1475 Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay 0192

Ruawai Primary School, 4376 State Highway 12, Ruawai0530

Te Rito, William Jones Drive and Rata Place, Otangarei

9:00am –12:00pm

05/8/20 Mangawhai Beach School, 34 InsleyStreet, Mangawhai 0505

Whangaruru School, 2916 Russell Road, Punaruku 0184

Te Horo School, 3239 PipiwaiRoad, Whangarei 0176

9:00am –12:00pm

06/8/20 Onerahi Community Hall, Onerahi, Whangarei

Matakohe Primary School, Matakohe 0593

9:00am –12:00pm

12/8/20 Waipu Primary School, 6 Argyle Street, Waipu 0510

Clark Road Chapel, 4-6 Clark Rd, Kamo, Whangarei

Tauraroa Area School, OmanaRoad, Maungakaramea 0178

9:00am –12:00pm

13/8/20 Barnardos, 2 Armstrong Avenue, Maunu, Whangarei 0110

Dargaville Primary School, State Highway 12, Dargaville

9:00am –12:00pm

19/8/20 Archie Bull Hall Kaiwaka, 11 Kaiwaka –Mangawhai Rd

Hukerenui School, 9 Crows Nest Road, Hukerenui 0182

Back 2 Basics, Maungatapere 9:00am –12:00pm

20/8/20 Barnardos, 2 Armstrong Avenue, Maunu, Whangarei 0110

Aranga School, Aranga, Dargaville

9:00am –12:00pm

26/8/20 One Tree Point School, 97 One Tree Point Road, One Tree Point 0118

Clark Road Chapel, 4-6 Clark Rd, Kamo, Whangarei

9:00am –12:00pm

27/8/20 Te Rito, William Jones Drive and Rata Place, Otangarei

Pouto Primary School, 11 Opuna Rd, Te Kopuru

9:00am –12:00pm

02/9/20 Paparoa Primary School, 14 Franklin Rd, Paparoa

Barnardos, 2 Armstrong Avenue, Maunu, Whangarei 0110

Mangakahia Community Room, Mangakahia Road, Titoki 0172

9:00am –12:00pm

03/9/20 Tikipunga High School, 194 Corks Road, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0112

Arapohue School, Arapohue0370

9:00am –12:00pm

09/9/20 Ruakaka School, 12 Sandford Rd, Ruakaka 0171

Clark Road Chapel, 4-6 Clark Rd, Kamo, Whangarei

Back 2 Basics, Maungatapere 9:00am –12:00pm

10/9/20 Ngunguru Sports Cub, Kopipi Crescent, Ngunguru 0173

Dargaville Intermediate School, 38 Charlotte St, Dargaville

Onerahi Community Hall, Onerahi, Whangarei

9:00am –12:00pm

16/9/20 Maungaturoto Primary School, 8 Gorge Rd, Maungaturoto

Tikipunga Baptist Church, Kiripaka Rd & Heretaunga St,Tikipunga

Tikipunga Baptist Church, Kiripaka Rd & Heretaunga St,Tikipunga

9:00am –12:00pm

17/9/20 Barnardos, 2 Armstrong Avenue, Maunu, Whangarei 0110

9:00am –12:00pm

24/9/20 Barnardos, 2 Armstrong Avenue, Maunu, Whangarei 0110

Presbyterian Church -Dargaville, 78 NormanbyStreet, Dargaville 0310

9:00am –12:00pm

Drop into the hub or contact us on 0800 5248 4256 or email TT.Support@education.govt.nz

Te Manawa Tahi: Supporting your child’s learning Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu. With feathers, a bird will fly.

Do you have concerns? Does your child have difficulty speaking, hearing, learning, managing their behaviour or getting on with others?

We can help Who are we? Learning Support (formerly Special Education) and the RTLB Service (Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour) are working with Early Childhood, Schools and Kura so you can get help for your children as quickly as possible.

What is happening? Te Manawa Tahi is in various locations in your community (see over). Look for our flag. You can come and have a cuppa and we will talk with you to see how we can help. When is this happening? Please see the timetable for information on when and where we will be in your community. From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Te Manawa Tahi can be visited by drop-in or appointment.

Contact: PH 0800 52484 256, TT.Support@education.govt.nz, or through your Early Childhood centre, School or Kura.